While Gordo’s epic skoolie conversion might look ready to take on the zombie apocalypse, he has no intentions of using it to survive the end of days. Instead, he built the adventure rig as a passion project, and uses it to travel on vacations or transport the many tools that he has stored on the back deck.
The first thing he did with the school bus he bought at auction was to slice off the back half and build an intricate metal deck/roof rack. That only took about a month, but the interior finishes took about 2 years to complete. You’re going to love the video tour below, where he shows off all the incredible details of his space.
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He Thought of Everything For This Epic Skoolie
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Deb loves paragliding, and she wanted a lightweight tiny house that would take her to the best paragliding locations! With the help of family members, she was able to build this amazing DIY tiny home that met all her needs. She has a large first-floor bedroom, a compact bathroom off the back, and a lovely main living area that flows seamlessly into her kitchen.
She was really struggling to find a spot to settle down in her tiny house until she saw a Tiny House Giant Journey video about someone living at Tiny House Block! Thankfully, they had a spot for her. Now she lives there and travels to her favorite paragliding spots nearby. Enjoy the tour.
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Her First Floor Bedroom DIY Tiny House at Tiny House Block
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Here’s a fun and inexpensive DIY tiny home in Maine that could be yours! The cozy space features a U-shaped dining area on one end and a twin bed (with plenty of storage underneath) on the other end. A galley kitchen and built-in shelving fill the middle space.
For only $19K (price negotiable), this is one of the least expensive tinies on the market right now. Because it’s built for Maine winters, this home has more insulation than many you’ll find! You can buy it on Facebook Marketplace.
- Affordable DIY Tiny Home in Maine for Sale: Only $19K!
- Well-insulated for Maine Winters with Heaters and Amenities.
- Cozy, Rustic Interior with Clever Storage Solutions.
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DIY Pre-Owned THOW Built For Cold Weather
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Favian is a civil rights lawyer who enjoys a nomadic life from his van! He can even do Zoom hearings from the comfort of just about anywhere because of his office setup and Starlink connection.
He purchased the van as an empty shell and converted it over the course of about 10 months. He had a few “must-haves” including an indoor shower and a bed that could fit his height. Favian created a great office space with swivel seat, and another one with a makeshift standing desk for those long days! Enjoy the tour.
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Bathroom, Standing Desk and Double Swivel Chairs
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Michael and Acacia have been living in their self-converted van in South Africa for the past two years. While van life is not particularly popular in South Africa, they’ve had lots of success and enjoy staying at campgrounds for very little money.
Their conversion only cost them about $10K, which is the average cost of a basic car in South Africa – and instead of just a car, they have a home on wheels! Check out their awesome budget build below.
- Follow Michael and Acacia’s two-year DIY van life journey in South Africa, where they’ve thrived despite the trend being less popular in the region.
- With a $10K budget, they’ve transformed their van into a comfortable home on wheels, featuring unique epoxy counters and clever design elements.
- Engage in their adventure as they earn income by filming local businesses and enjoy the freedom of van life, all while showcasing South Africa’s stunning landscapes.
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Their $10K Van Conversion with Epoxy Counters
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When the tiny house movement started, most tiny homes were DIY builds. Nowadays, there are hundreds of professional THOW builders — is DIY dead? Explore that and so much more in the newest issue of the Tiny House Magazine!
You’ll also read an interview with a couple who built their family tiny house and another with one man who finally figured out how to add a full-length fold-up deck to his tiny house. Plus, take a peak at the world’s finest truck camper! Buy your copy of this digital magazine issue here.
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Tour A Family Tiny Home & Ultralite Truck Camper
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If you envision building your own cabin, shed, or tiny home someday but are not sure where to start, the MareGold Centre in beautiful Nova Scotia is hosting a Beginner Cabin Building workshop on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. Led by an experienced builder who has built numerous cabins, this workshop is designed to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and confidence to embark on their own cabin-building journey.
The one-day workshop will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the MareGold Centre, nestled in the scenic Victoria Beach area of Nova Scotia. The workshop fee is $149.99, which includes a delicious lunch provided by the MareGold Centre. Best of all, no prior experience or special tools are required to participate. Learn more and get a peek at their on-site cabins below!
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Beginner Cabin Building Workshop in Nova Scotia
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For Francesca, travel was a part of life, and van life gave her the opportunity to *live* her travels. So she and her dad spent five months building a truly gorgeous van! You’d never know this wasn’t a professional conversion.
She chose a convertible bed in the back and while this layout is “controversial,” she did it so well! It allowed for an incredible amount of counter space in the kitchen, which makes cooking from “home” so much easier. Check out our Q&A with her below, and be sure to look at her amazing macrame creations.
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Her Van Conversion with a Convertible Bed
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Chantal (from the Netherlands) and Lukas (from Switzerland) were dating long-distance and tired of being apart but didn’t know where to settle down. So they decided to ignore the question, convert an Opel Movano bus, and travel Europe! In the past two years, they’ve visited 24 countries and have big dreams to see more of the world from their van.
They call themselves a “traveling circus” with their ginger cat Ollie and newly adopted rescue dog Lefka along for the ride. Ollie rules the roost, but Lefka is finding a happy spot inside their little van. Enjoy their tour below and check out their van dreams at the end of the post!
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Their “Traveling Circus”: Two Adults & Two Pets
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